Avra Saslow

10 Sunridge Circle Durango, CO 81301 Phone: 970-749-7458 E-Mail: a.saslow15@animashighschool.com asaslowdigitalportfolio.weebly.com

Objective Be accepted into an internship and continue to master scientific skills, modern day research, and/or photography and journalism

Education Animas High School 2011 - Present

Coursework in Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Digital Arts, Humanities 1, 2, and 3 (Honors Humanities), Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Journalism, Video Arts, and Spanish 1 and 2

Experience and Leadership Scijourner Publication Eye See A Contact Lens That Will Help Glaucoma February 2014

Published an article on the use of polymers in contact lenses in a scientific teen journal
Present

Junior Honors Humanities Thesis Publishing a book about what it means to be a modern day American Indian in the Four Corners Region Interviewing Navajo, Ute, and Pueblo Indians to understand some of the unique cultural differences

Smith College Summer Science and Engineering Program Did field work in biogeochemical cycling and chemical analyses of common commercial products

Summer 2013

Pathology Internship With Dr. Trent Pansze

Summer 2013

Worked at Mercy Medical Center and observed in the pathology lab and blood bank Gained skills in microscopy
2013

Editor in Chief of Fabric of Words Poetry Book Organized and edited student poetry into a concise publication representing each students work

Animas Quill-School Newspaper Reported community events and school news Advertising/business manager which Includes selling ads and distributing the newspaper

2012 Present

Deer Hill: Costa Rica Exploradores

Summer 2012

Participated in volunteer work across the country; including planting trees and painting schools for an indigenous Indian tribe Stayed with a host family Studied Spanish and the Costa Rican culture 2011 Present

Animas High School Ambassador Facilitated, organized, and participated in informational nights around the community

AHS

Participated in the hiring process for incoming faculty Led and gave tours to incoming students and community members Volunteered for Soup for the Soul fundraising event that benefits Hospice 2011 2013

Videographer Work Worked with the City Of Durango to produce an informational video about traffic lights Assistant Editor/Director to Animas High School promotional video

Student Advisory Council

2011 2012

Collaborated with the head of school/board and student body to improve the communication between students and faculty Presented and acted upon requests from the student body to improve school policy Coordinated dances and school events for the student body 2010 2012

Global Girls Raised donations for underprivileged girls in developing countries Organized school events to raise awareness about sex trafficking in other countries

Sports Activities Cycling Placed 2

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2005 2013 at the National Championship in Granby, Colorado 2010 2007 2006 2005 - 2013

Completed the Iron Horse Bicycle Race (55 miles, 5500 feet elevation gain) 3 consecutive years since the age of 10 Participated in the Denver Childrens Hospital: Courage Classic Fundraiser (200 miles over 3 days)

Nordic Skiing Competitive racer for 8 years Awarded the Most Valuable Developmental Skier Award from the Durango Winter Sports Foundation Named alternate for the Junior Olympic team

2013 2013

Skills Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, and Microsoft Office Talented creative and technical writer Solid work ethic, strong communication skills, and great problem solving